by I don’t know about where you live but, in our area, it seems the end of summer and beginning of fall is the time for festivals! Cultural festivals can be a great way to introduce your kids to cultures from around the world. We recently visited our local festival in Kansas City, the Ethnic […]
Joy Sun Bear Celebrates Ramadan in Iran
by Hello friends! My name is Joy Sun Bear, and as you may have guessed, I’m a sun bear from the island of Sumatra in West Indonesia. Today I want to share with you about celebrating Ramadan in Iran! In my home country there are many Muslims, people who are followers of the religion called Islam. […]
5 Tips to De-Mystify Iran with Kids
by Thanks to a 36-year social and economic embargo between Iran and most industrialized nations, Iran remains a mysterious, misunderstood nation. As a generation of parents who might remember the 1979-80 hostage crisis and associate images of angry protesters burning American flags on Tehran’s streets, or simply have no personal contact with Iran or Iranians […]
A Child-Friendly Introduction to Iran
by Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran) جمهوری اسلامی ایران Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi-ye Irān Iran is a beautiful country in the Middle East located by the coasts of Caspian Sea and Indian Ocean. Since it is one of the countries of my children’s heritage, I’d like to share with you a child-friendly introduction to Iran, with some […]
Naw-Ruz Craft: Nine-pointed Star Necklace {Creative World of Varya}
by March 20th through 22st is a very special time for many people around the world. Not only is it the time of spring equinox, but it is a time for Naw-Ruz (Nowruz) – New Year – which is celebrated in many countries. It is a beautiful festival, adorned with gorgeous decorations, filled with gifts […]